Thank you Net Galley for a copy of the book for me to review.
This is the sequel to The Maid, were taken back to The Regency Hotel with Molly and another death at the hotel. I loved hearing how Molly and Juan had progressed in their relationship, I liked having Mr. Preston back as well. There were some areas of the book that seemed a little redundant from the first book but the story was pleasant and entertaining. Nita Prose was still able to have some twists in the plot and surprise you in the end. There are lines in the book that lead me to believe there will be another Molly the Maid book in this series.

Oh Molly! I adore her and her Gran’s little life verses. Yes, they are a tad repetitive but they seriously make you think about your own life. It was a fun and quick paced read that you will definitely enjoy.

This murder mystery was set in the same hotel that Molly is now the head maid in. She returns being the same smart and outspoken person she was in the precious book. Her mind is extraordinary in seeing the things others such as a certain detective, seem to miss. We learn about her past, her Gran’s past and more about Mr. Preston. You will love how it all tides at the end yet leaving room for Molly to solve another mystery.

Molly the maid absolutely never disappoints! She is the most lovable character and these books bring me so much joy.

This book was the coziest mystery that kept me on my toes but also made me feel relaxed and at ease. I was always excited to pick this book up and had to try my hardest not to fly through it. Molly is so one of a kind and I wish I could be her friend in real life!!

This book made me laugh out loud countless times and I can’t recommend it enough!

Yay! Molly is back! I enjoyed this one. There were plenty of twists but they didn’t quite “wow” me like I would have liked. I liked that it was a fun, quick read!

Molly is back with a new job title and another mysterious death at the Regency Grand on her watch. While we love Molly in all of her social awkwardness, don’t let the prim and proper demeanor fool you; Molly doesn’t miss a thing. I read this book in one day and was satisfied that all crumbs were dusted up and no thread was left hanging. There is no better surname for the author Nita, because her “prose” has made her one of my favorite new writers and I can’t wait to see what happens next for Molly. Thank you Nita Prose and NetGalley for allowing me to read this ARC.

This book didn’t disappoint can’t wait to see what Molly the Maid gets up to next. This second book in the Molly the Maid series follows Molly now head maid as she helps uncover the mystery of the murder of a famous mystery novelist. This book had a very classic mystery vibe to it with the quirks and observations of Molly. In this book we also get some backstory of Molly as a child with her grandmother which were some of my favorite parts of the book. If you were a fan of the first book this one will not disappoint! I really enjoy Anita Proses writing it’s fast paced and entertaining, I could not put it down. I would like to thank NetGalley and the publishers for a chance to read this book for an honest review.

Molly the maid is back in this sequel with a new job title: Head Maid. When a famous author dies during a presentation at the Grand Regency Hotel, all signs point to murder. Molly must yet again defend herself and discover clues to learn who is at fault.

I found myself enjoying this sequel even more than the first book! I loved that the storyline brought in so much backstory for Molly. This aided me in understanding and appreciating her character and personality even more. The humor and connections between characters were very engaging and kept me turning pages.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for a copy of this title in exchange for my honest review.

Having read The Maid by Nita Prose, I was excited to find out there was a sequel. The Mystery Guest was as good if not better than the first installment. I like the author's style of writing, character development and pulse binding plot. I truly enjoy her books and highly recommend readers who enjoy suspense thrillers such as Frida McFadden or Riley Sager to name a few, to read Anita Prose's books. The author captures the reader throughout the story, looping you in and making you wonder what is to happen next.
Thank you Netgalley for the ArC of this title.

This was a lovely sequel to The Maid. An easy, enjoyable read with a lovely, warm ending. I loved getting to see Molly and her grandmother interact more through the flashbacks, and it’s wonderful to see Molly grow more as a character as well. Overall, really quick and fun read, and I recommend this series for sure. Huge thank you to Nita Prose, Ballantine Books, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book!

I really enjoyed this one. I never saw the twist coming and I still loved the characters and the ups and downs the author takes you on.

Thank you to the publisher for an ARC copy in exchange for my review.

I really enjoyed this follow up to the Maid! It was a fun peek into Molly's past with her gran and a fun follow up mystery. I really enjoyed following Molly's thought process as she attempted to solve the mystery and her compassion for others is inspiring. Highly recommend if you enjoy cozy mysteries!

Remind me never to stay at the Regency Grand. There’s always a lot of malarkey f going on there. M-A-L-A-R-K-E-Y— meaning nonsense. Thank you to @penguinrandomhouse and @netgalley for my copy of this. Sorry I didn’t get to it before pub day. It’s out now!

🗝️ Molly the Maid is such a great character, and this book gives us a little more insight into why she is the way she is. We get more stories of her childhood, her time with her Gran, and her history with her mother.

🗝️ Read this if you love…
- the first book!
- cozy mysteries
- books with neurodivergent MC’s

🗝️ I really enjoyed The Maid and this was an easy, pleasant and enjoyable listen. Did we NEED a second book? Not necessary, but ultimately I’m glad I read it.

Thank you NetGalley! I had looked forward to this ever since I heard there would be a sequel to The Maid. Molly is her usual quirky self and now she gets to prove how useful and strong and smart she really is, when everything goes nuts at her hotel and she has to dig into her past to find answers. If you liked The Maid you will love this!

The Mystery Guest did not disappoint! I just love Molly’s character. Yet again she is called upon to solve at murder at her hotel.

I had high expectations after reading “The Maid.” Pleasantly surprised that those expectations were met. Nita Prose writes as though she herself is the protagonist, fully in the mind and voice of the character she created. The style is not overly wordy, but simple and compelling. Excellent follow up!

When you love book one in a new series, it's always a bit nerve-wracking to read the author's sophomore effort. Will they be able to keep up the standards in book two? I am happy to report that The Mystery Guest, the author's second outing with maid Molly Gray, is every bit as delightful and engaging as the first book. In my case, I think I even liked it better.

Author Nita Prose has managed to create such a strong voice in the character of Molly, and she never missteps. I love all of Molly's little cleaning quips, saved from her Gran's wisdom. We see some of the same characters in Book 2, and it is good to revisit them.

Molly once again comes across murder at The Regency Grand Hotel. This time it is distinguished mystery author J.D. Grimthorpe. Molly is in the thick of solving this mystery, using her somewhat unconventional observation powers. And she has a secret. She actually knew the author when she was a child.

I really enjoyed the glimpses into Molly and Gran's past, especially as it pertained to the Grimthorpe's. Molly is not as busy proving herself this time out as she was in the first book, and that just gives her more time to be her delightful self.

I realize that this quirky character and rather madcap mystery might not be everyone's cup of tea, but I absolutely loved it! One of my favorite reads so far in 2024!

Thank you to the author, NetGalley, and Random House/Ballentine for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I was so excited to be approved for The Mystery Guest. I loved Nita Prose's first book, The Maid, so much. Molly is a quirky character, who put integrity and loyalty first, as she seeks to solve a mystery. Who murdered the author? In The Mystery Guest we see Molly grow quite a bit and I look forward to more from this author.

Thank you to NetGalley and Ballantine Books for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

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The Mystery Guest is the delightful, cozy, unputdownable sequel to The Maid by Nita Prose.

I had already been a fan of the endearing protagonist Molly Gray in The Maid and couldn’t wait to read the sequel. Nita Prose didn’t disappoint! To the contrary, she delivered a great, easy-to-consume mystery novel.

The story revolves around JD Grimthorpe, a celebrated author and his sudden decease when he on stage of Regency Grand Hotel to deliver a speech and unearth a secret.

Molly’s eye and ear for detail will help Detective Stark to think ‘around the corner’ to identify the ‘rat in its nest’.

I also loved getting to know Molly better. Her memories of her gran and mother helped me understand how her personality was shaped.

By the end of the novel, I was positively overwhelmed by a wonderful secret Mr. Preston shared with Molly.

Nita Prose you had rocked your debut novel and had sparked my interest in further cozy mystery novels! So, I am very glad that you and NetGalley granted me this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Wonderful story, great character development, great writing! Highly recommend this book. I thoroughly enjoyed it

Molly the Maid is as intrepid as ever, and while I enjoyed the character development, I didn't enjoy this one nearly as much as the first. I do hope it becomes a series, because I will keep reading to see where Molly goes next!